On the wrist or on the water at the Bol d’Or Mirabaud (BOM), Hublot is poised to keep track of the new records set at the 81st edition of the world’s largest regatta on an inland lake. This competition is famously difficult, owing to the lake itself and the variety of winds experienced on it, turning its waters from navy blue to steel grey. These two colours feature on the Classic Fusion Chronograph Bol d’Or Mirabaud 2019, in recognition that the Bol d’Or, like Hublot, is an icon of Swissness, an example of innovation, and a symbol of performance and passion.
The winds on Lake Geneva are unpredictable. From a gentle breeze to high winds, Lake Geneva is known for its thermals which can change dramatically in the course of a day’s racing, spanning all four seasons in one day. Considered to be the most important race in international sailing, the Bol d’Or Mirabaud attracts experienced sailors and amateurs alike, and the race brings together multihulls (D35, M2, Easy to Fly, etc.) monohulls, monotypes and prototypes, all driven by this same passion for water and limit-testing. A game of patience and strategy, everyone agrees that the Bol d’Or Mirabaud is the most complicated regatta of the year to win. It is a race which has become iconic.
Like an innovation lab, the race is a test which sees new sailboats tackle the waters of Lake Geneva each year. In tribute to this powerful and unpredictable lake, Hublot has combined shades of blue which are part of the Bol d’Or’s history and its fascination. This watch, made from titanium, features an elegant colourway of navy blue and steel grey. The Classic Fusion Chronograph Bol d’Or Mirabaud 2019 is the fusion of elegance and power. This self-winding chronograph is a Swiss watch designed using innovative technologies. Measuring 45 mm in diameter and powered by the HUB 1143 movement, it offers a 42-hour power reserve – long enough to finish the race even with no wind (the slowest time on record is 31 hours and 54 minutes). It features a grey dial with sunray satin-finish and two blue chronograph counters, which are circular-grained satin-finished, at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock. It is paired with a blue rubber strap incorporating grey technical fabric with blue stitching. Available as a limited edition of 81 pieces, the Classic Fusion Chronograph Bol d’Or Mirabaud 2019 has be gifted to the winners of the Bol d’Or Challenge, the Bol de Vermeil and the ACVL-SRS Trophy : Ladycat Powered by Spindrift Racing, Raffica et Modulo 93 Matière Grise.
26 The number of boats that competed in the first regatta in 1939.
81 The total of numbered Classic Fusion Chronograph “Bol d’Or Mirabaud 2019” pieces in this limited edition, created to mark the 81st Bol d’Or race which will be held on 14-16 June 2019
125 The distance, in kilometres, covered by the boats crossing Lake Geneva, from Geneva to Le Bouveret and back, making the race the world’s biggest regatta on an inland lake!
500 The number of sailboats competing on the waters.
2013 The year that marks Hublot’s appointment as official timekeeper.
HUBLOT
Founded in Switzerland in 1980, HUBLOT is defined by its innovation, which began with the highly original combination of gold and rubber. This “Art of Fusion” stems from the imagination of its visionary Chairman, Jean-Claude Biver, and has been driven forward by CEO Ricardo Guadalupe since 2012.
The release of the iconic, multi-award-winning Big Bang in 2005 paved the way for new flagship collections (Classic Fusion, Spirit of Big Bang), with complications ranging from the simple to the highly sophisticated, establishing the extraordinary DNA of the Swiss watchmaking house and ensuring its impressive growth.
Keen to preserve its traditional and cutting-edge expertise, and guided by its philosophy to “Be First, Different and Unique”, the Swiss watchmaker is consistently ahead of the curve, through its innovations in materials (scratch-resistant Magic Gold, ceramics in vibrant colours, sapphire), and the creation of Manufacture movements (Unico, Meca-10, Tourbillon).
HUBLOT is fully committed to creating a Haute Horlogerie brand with a visionary future: a future which is fused with the key events of our times (FIFA World CupTM, UEFA Champions League, UEFA EUROTM) and the finest ambassadors our era has to offer (Chiara Ferragni, Pelé, Kylian Mbappé, Usain Bolt, Novak Djokovic).
Discover the HUBLOT universe at our network of boutiques located in key cities across the globe: Geneva, Paris, London, New York, Hong Kong, Dubai, Tokyo, Singapore, Zurich and at HUBLOT.com
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
REFERENCE
521.NX.7070.NR.BOM19
Limited to 81 pieces
CASE
Polished, satin-finished
titanium
Diameter: 45 mm
Thickness: 13.50 mm
Water resistance: 5 ATM
(50 m)
CASE BACK
Satin-finished and polished
titanium with the ‘LIMITED
EDITION 81NUM’ logo
BEZEL
Polished, satin-finished
titanium
6 H-shaped titanium
screws
DIAL & HANDS
Grey dial and blue satinfinished counters at 3 o’clock
and 9 o’clock
Sapphire crystal
MOVEMENT
HUB1143: Self-winding
chronograph movement
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 Vib/h)
Power reserve: 42 hours
No. of components: 280
Jewels: 59
STRAP & BUCKLE
Blue rubber and grey
technical fabric with blue topstitching
Stainless steel deployant
buckle
PRICE
11,500 CHF
11,900 EUR
12,100 USD
10,000 GBP
